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Month: September 2013

Rake for the Sake of Our Lakes and Streams

Rake for the Sake of Our Lakes and Streams

Fall has arrived and the leaves are starting to drop. If they fall or are raked onto the street, they will get washed into storm sewers and carried into our lakes and streams. As they decompose, phosphorus is released (the nutrient that turns our lakes and rivers green with algae) and oxygen is removed from the water.   What residents can do to help “Keep It Clean” this Fall: ·         Keep leaves out of the street, storm drains, and public lands….

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2014 Fall Neighborhood Tree Grant Planting

2014 Fall Neighborhood Tree Grant Planting

Photo: On an gorgeous fall Saturday morning, September 27, 2014, the Washington neighbors worked together to plant 25 new street trees in their boulevards. At RNeighbors, we know that trees make good neighbors. That is why we partner with the City of Rochester, the Park and Rec Department, the Olmsted County Youth Commission, the MN Conservation Corps, and Rochester Public Utilities to offer the RNeighborWoods Tree grant for a winning neighborhood to receive free boulevard trees in the spring and fall….

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Letter to Rochester Neighborhood Leaders – Fall 2013

Letter to Rochester Neighborhood Leaders – Fall 2013

Friday, September 20, 2013 Hello Neighborhood Leaders, We hope this letter is finding you in good health and enjoying the start of the autumn season. RNeighbors has come a long way from 1996 when a Mayor’s Advisory Council on Neighborhoods was assembled to determine how to provide resources to neighbors. Unlike some cities that have a department of neighborhoods, RNeighbors was created as a nonprofit to promote neighborhood volunteerism, contributing to socially connected and active neighborhoods. As Rochester grows, RNeighbors’…

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Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association Meeting

Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association Meeting

Just a reminder to everyone about the tour of the Boys and Girls Club tonight, Thursday Sept 12, at 7 PM. I asked Jodi Millerbernd, the executive director, where we should meet. She says to meet at the main entrance. She said the main entrance faces the parking lot. It is tucked in the corner. Mike LaPlante President Eastside Pioneers Neighborhood Association

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RColorful Corners 2013 Update

RColorful Corners 2013 Update

In the summer of 2013, RColorful Corners repainted 4 street murals with the help of over 175 volunteers that dedicated 525 hours of time! These events brightened the streets of Rochester and brought together members of the different neighborhoods and partnering organizations. We thank Sherwin Williams for selling the street paint to us at a contract price and for the downtown Rotary Clubs donation to help us purchase paint brushes and supplies. Historic Southwest Neighborhood-Funky Flower, June 18 Location: 7th Street SW and 7th Avenue…

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